Stothard, Peter
Crassus: The First Tycoon (Ancient Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300274172
- author:
- Stothard, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Crassus The First Tycoon by Peter Stothard is a biography of the Roman statesman and financier Marcus Licinius Crassus, who lived from 115 to 53 BCE. Crassus was a pioneer in finance and politics, and his story poses questions about the intertwining of money, ambition, and power. Crassus's life was marked by his ambition and his willingness to take risks. He led an army on an unprovoked campaign against Parthia, which ended in defeat at the Battle of Carrhae. After his death, historians told many stories about his demise, including one that claimed his open mouth was filled with molten gold. Stothard's biography skillfully explores these stories and others, shedding light on Crassus's life and legacy. This biography offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating figure from ancient Rome, and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the lives of the powerful.
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